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Healthy Alfredo Sauce with grilled veggies, chicken, and pasta in my Fit & Fresh bakeware

Healthy Alfredo Sauce

5 from 5 reviews

This healthy Alfredo Sauce gets its rich, creaminess from low fat cottage cheese! Blend all the ingredients in the blender or food processor and heat it briefly on the stove to thicken. So delicious!

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cups and 1/2 cottage cheese (2% milk fat)
  • 1 cups and 1/2 milk (or canned low fat milk)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 egg (or 2 whites)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Place the cottage cheese, milk, cornstarch, garlic powder, and salt in a blender or food processor. Process until completely smooth.
  2. Pour into saucepan on medium heat.
  3. Add the egg, cheese, and pepper to taste.
  4. Heat until thickened.
  5. Serve immediately.

Notes

This protein-rich sauce is so versatile! Serve it over pasta, or toss with rice, or potatoes. This can also be used as a delicious white pizza sauce - you'll love it!

  • Author: Beneficial Bento
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main dish recipe